The
growth of a crystal
layer of one mineral on the crystalbase of another mineral in such a manner that the
crystalline orientation of the layer mimics that of the substrate.
The
growth of a crystal
layer of one mineral on the crystalbase of another mineral in such a manner that the
crystalline orientation of the layer mimics that of the substrate.
Production
of geometrically perfect layers on a crystalline surface by evaporation or sputtering techniques. The evaporated layer forms
a single crystal.
